• Chairs seminar on Teaching at the Right Level at GHSS Uri

BARAMULLA: In order to take firsthand appraisal of the services being provided to patients, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, visited Primary Health Centre (PHC) Boniyar. The visit, which spanned across all sections of the hospital During the visit, DC was provided with a detailed overview of the healthcare facilities available at PHC Boniyar including the current infrastructure, medical staff, and the array of services offered to the community.

He interacted with the TB patients of the area and distributed Nutritional Support Kits among them as part of the Government’s initiative to ensure better recovery outcomes and to supplement their treatment with adequate dietary support.

Later, DC chaired a seminar on Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Uri, organized by the district administration in collaboration with Pratham Education Foundation with the objective of strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills among students of Grades 3 to 5.

Speaking on the occasion, Minga Sherpa highlighted the significance of TaRL as an effective intervention to bridge learning gaps, particularly for the young school going students in rural and far-flung areas.

Resource persons from Pratham gave a detailed presentation on the methodology of TaRL and also conducted interactive sessions with teachers to build their capacity in implementing the programme effectively in classrooms. DC was accompanied by the SDM Uri and CMO Baramulla and other officers during the visit.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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